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Third largest island in the Mediterranean
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Democratic republic, with a presidential system of government
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Member of the European Union, the United Nations and the British Commonwealth
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Population: 940,000
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Capital: Lefkosia (Nicosia)
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Currency: Euro
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Language: Greek & Turkish (official); English (widely spoken)
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Drive on the left with similar traffic systems to the UK
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Mobile networks: good coverage on 3G; 4G currently available in major cities and being rolled out island-wide (2018)
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Internet: Broadband widely installed, fibre optics being rolled out, WiFi widely available in cafés, and other public areas
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Transport: International airports in Larnaca and Paphos, international ports in Lemesos (Limassol) and Larnaca